Early departure, 5am arrival and cancellations to NorthLink sailings due to gales
NorthLink has updated its weather warnings for customers, with gales set to bring early departures, a 5am arrival and cancellations.
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Fair Isle residents stranded on Mainland hoping for weather window to make it home
Fair Isle folk have been stranded on Mainland due to the winter weather bringing flights to a standstill.
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Gales set to disrupt NorthLink sailings
Forecast gales are set to bring disruption to NorthLink sailings.
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Council warns of localised flooding as thaw sets in – while compacted snow may still take time to clear
The council has reported “much improved” road conditions as rising temperatures begin to melt the snow that has caused travel chaos over the past week.
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Thaw begins but council warns roads ‘still challenging’
The SIC has warned drivers that road conditions across the isles continue to be challenging – and are expected to remain so overnight.
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Abandoned vehicle blocked ambulance on emergency call
A vehicle abandoned in the snow blocked an ambulance responding a heart attack patient – promoting fresh calls for caution on the roads.
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Police warn motorists not to travel unless ‘absolutely necessary’
Police say most side roads are impassable due to snow urging drivers not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
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NorthLink warns of weather-related delays to southbound sailings
NorthLink passengers have been warned to expect weather-related delays to southbound sailings.
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UPDATED: NorthLink warns of possible disruption over five days
NorthLink has warned customers travelling later this week its services could be disrupted by adverse weather.
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Woman taken to hospital after two car crash blocks A970
A woman has been taken to hospital after a two car crash on the A970.
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NorthLink warns ‘high probability’ of ferry cancellation due to gales
Midweek gales look set to disrupt travel plans with NorthLink issuing an advanced warning to passengers.
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MSP praises free bus travel
Ariane Burgess, the Scottish Green MSP for Highlands & Islands applauds free bus travel for Shetlanders under the age of 22.
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Ferry terminal works postponed due to ‘unforeseen delays’
Ferry terminal works have been postponed due to “unforeseen delays”. The SIC had planned to start linkspan replacement works at Hamarsness in Feltar on Thursday,…
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NorthLink opens bookings until September with fares frozen
NorthLink has opened its bookings for March-September with fares frozen for the next six months.
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